The Fairy Fort | Ep. 208

<p>Pablo Castelblanco (Alaska Daily, Ganymede) and Meredith Holzman (Alaska Daily, Inventing Anna) headline a story with Burmese and Indian roots about a humble peddler, a magic squirrel, and a golden opportunity.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a ... Show More

<p>Willam Mapother (Lost, On Sacred Ground) headlines this Romanian tale about a story-less man who hopes his tale will end happily ever after!</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</p> 

<p>Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this tale from the Jewish tradition shows how misplacing our trust can put us in a sticky situation!</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</p> 

<p>Anneka Rice and Sara Cox are joined by Stephen K Amos, Joe Alwyn, Claire Goose and Bonnie Wright for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Peter Doherty &amp; Frédéric Lo and Charlie Austen.</p> 

Country stars Charlie Worsham, Ashley McBryde and Jaren Johnston combining traditional bluegrass with new sounds in the studio, the importance of being a good songwriter in country music and the differences between live tracking a recording versus piecing it together remotely.Sin ... Show More

Two fairy tales from England along the theme of "She Shall Go To the Ball!' There's a touch of Cinderella and hint of King Lear. These two stories are romantic and fun. Sponsored by Kiwico, promo code "story". 

<p>Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Patricia Cornwell, Lucia Lucas, Daisy May &amp; Charlie Cooper and Tracie Bennett for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nine Below Zero and Josin.</p><p>Producer: Sukey Firth</p> 

Lou Sanders, Johnny Cochrane and Tom Lucy bandy words about singing and civil rights. Producer Beth O'Dea 

Kirsty Lang talks to John Kander, composer of Cabaret, New York New York and Chicago and one half of Broadway partnership Kander and Ebb.87 year old John Kander discusses The Scottsboro Boys, his final work with lyricist Fred Ebb, which is currently a hit in London's West End.How ... Show More

The people of the late 1930's saw some fun music made by some remarkable women. Lily May Ledford and her band from Pinchem Tight Holler, KY (YEOW!!) play for President Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor and the King and Queen of England. She almost hugs the queen. Clara Rockmore almos ... Show More

<p>From a small town in Kentucky to the screens and stage of millions, Taylor Austin Dye emerges. Bunnie and Jelly both love the voice and lyrics behind this rising star, and this week she's here to share her story. Taylor talks about growing up on a farm and how you can hear the ... Show More

<p>Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sir Cliff Richard, Elvis Costello and Grace Dent for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sir Cliff Richard and Jazz Morley.</p>